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Sony Alpha 1 II
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Sony Alpha 1 II

The Sony Alpha 1 II is the second-generation flagship full-frame mirrorless camera from Sony, engineered to combine extreme resolution with uncompromising shooting velocity. Its imaging architecture pairs a 50.1-effective-megapixel full-frame Exmor RS back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor with the dual BIONZ XR processing engine and a dedicated AI Processing Unit. This platform delivers blackout-free continuous shooting at up to 30 frames per second with full autofocus and autoexposure tracking, an advanced Pre-Capture buffer, 5-axis in-body image stabilization compensating up to 8.5 stops in the center, and professional video recording up to 8K at 30p and 4K at 120p in 10-bit 4:2:2 internally.

From an operational and editorial photography standpoint, the Sony Alpha 1 II elevates mission-critical shooting workflows through deep learning subject recognition algorithms that track humans, animals, birds, insects, and diverse vehicles with pinpoint precision. The 0.64-type OLED electronic viewfinder boasts 9.44 million dots and refresh rates up to 240 fps for a lifelike, flicker-free viewing experience, complemented by a versatile 4-axis multi-angle 3.2-inch LCD screen that tilts and fully articulates. Built inside a lightweight magnesium alloy chassis, the body features an improved ergonomic grip, comprehensive weather sealing against dust and moisture, and native support for C2PA cryptographic image authenticity signatures.

Thanks to its comprehensive performance envelope, the Sony Alpha 1 II is tailor-made for international photojournalists, elite sports photographers, wildlife documentarians, and fast-action specialists who require blistering burst rates without sacrificing the resolving power needed for heavy crops and billboard prints. Simultaneously, it serves as an indispensable tool for hybrid commercial filmmakers, high-end studio fashion productions, and demanding agency assignments requiring bulletproof dual CFexpress Type A and SD UHS-II storage redundancy along with high-speed 2.5GBASE-T wired Ethernet and wireless connectivity.

  • Launch price: USD 6,500
  • Year: 2024
  • In Body Stabilization (ibis): Yes
  • Video modes: 8K up to 30p, 4K up to 120p, Full HD up to 240p (10-bit 4:2:2 XAVC S/HS)
  • Screen resolution: 1,440,000 dots
  • Processor: BIONZ XR
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Specifications

Year 2024
Sensor 50.1 MP · Full Frame
Mount Sony E
IBIS Yes
Weight 743 g
Launch Price USD 6,500
Current Price USD 6,998 (Oct/2026)
Battery 520 shots
General
Brand
Sony
Line or model
Alpha 1 II
Suggested RAW software
NDPix Photo Editor Suggested software for RAW processing, photo editing, and workflow optimization.
Sensor
Effective megapixels
50.1 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
Sensor type
BSI CMOS Stacked Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
Processor
BIONZ XR
Low pass filter
No optical low-pass filter (OLPF omitted) Optical low‑pass filter that reduces moiré and aliasing.
ISO range
ISO 100-32000 (expandable to ISO 50-102400) Range of ISO values available on the camera.
Focus & Performance
Focus points
759 Number of available autofocus points.
Body
Body type
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera
Body classification
Mirrorless
Body dimensions
136,1 x 96,9 x 82,9 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
Weather sealing
Weather sealing against dust and moisture.
Viewfinder
0.64″ OLED EVF with 9.44M dots (0.90x magnification, up to 240 fps) Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
Display
Screen size
3.2″ (8.0 cm) Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
Screen resolution
1,440,000 dots Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
Touch screen
Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
Screen articulation
4-axis multi-angle monitor (tilting and fully articulating) Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
Video
Video modes
8K up to 30p, 4K up to 120p, Full HD up to 240p (10-bit 4:2:2 XAVC S/HS) Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
4K max FPS
120 Maximum frames per second at 4K.
FHD max FPS
240 Maximum frames per second in Full HD.
Connectivity
Wireless connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2,4/5 GHz 2x2 MIMO), Bluetooth 5.0, Ethernet 2,5 Gbps, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
Additional info
Continuous shooting
Up to 30 fps (electronic) / 10 fps (mechanical) with continuous AF/AE tracking Maximum burst shooting speed in frames per second (fps).
Storage media
Dual slots: each slot supports CFexpress Type A and SD (UHS-I/II) Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
Battery type
Lithium-ion battery NP-FZ100 Battery type/model used by the camera.
Launch price
USD 6,500 In 2024, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
Current price
USD 6,998 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Oct/2026.
Mount
Sony E Lens mount type supported by the camera. If L-Mount Alliance appears, it means the camera uses Leica L mount shared across alliance brands.

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